3 6.9%
Without bothering to answer Karen's challenge, Kael quickly made his way toward the tube. The first thing that comes to his mind after looking at the tube was a modern-looking coffin. With sweaty palm, Kael crawls enter the tube and lay on his back. Watching the tube's cover slowly closing, Kael gradually feels a sensation of coldness creeping through his back. This makes his eyes drown in drowsiness and almost fall asleep.
Meanwhile, on the outside, Karen start laughing out loud in ridicule after looking at the displayed numbers, "6.9%? Your AP is even worse than that girl."
Coming out of the tube, the first thing Kael hears was Karen's laughter. This makes him quite irritated as he knows the source of her laugh was. Taking a mental note he'd teach this spoiled lady in the future. He saunters toward his seat.
"Kael Lys, 6.9% radiations, Tier 10 AP." John Cenny stated and ordered, "Next applicants."
Instantly, Aby, a boy with cold aura exuded from his body stand up. At the height of over two meters, The boy looks handsome with a chiselled face was all the high bones and acute angles emphasizing his masculinity. Examining the man opposite him, Kael's corner of mouth couldn't help but twitched, 'Is showing off like that necessary?'
In contrast with Karen, the radiation from this haughty boy didn't even make it to 20% and ended up being ranked as Tier 9.
This makes Kael had an urge to laugh because despite all those fancy performances, his result wasn't that great.
The last one that came to the front was a chubby girl. Because of her mocking commentary regarding him, Kael's impression of this girl was bad. Shockingly, her result wasn't that bad by curbing 25% radiations in her body.
"Now that the first exam has ended. Let's move to the next test, Destruction." John Cenny said as he walked away to another part of the room.
They were introduced into a circle-object with a huge screen attached to it.
"This device will record the strength you exerted into it. So, don't hesitate to let out all your strength and punch it. Any questions?" John Cenny turned to the applicants.
"Can we use our ability, sir?" Karen asked after raising her hand.
"Certainly, the purpose of this test is after all, to calculate how destructive your ability is." John Canny elaborated before taking up a punching stance, "Let me demonstrate the process."
Immediately, his right-hand start swelling, causing his veins popping visibly to the view. As a result, the current appearance of John Cenny resembles a one-handed monster. Then, under the shocking gazes of everyone, John Cenny throws his punch over the machine.
*BANG*
That instant, chaotic blast of winds starts to blow from the clash's direction, resulting in all the applicants had to close their eyes in the spur of the moment to protect their eyes. As it wasn't enough, the ground beneath them was also vibrating profusely due to the impact. This scared outwit of them as they didn't expect their inspector would be so powerful like this.
"20.458 points, huh?" John Cenny muttered in dissatisfaction.
"What are those numbers, sir?" Kael asked after recovering from his stupor.
"The indicator of how much destruction you've caused. In my case, my destruction points are 20458. Same as radiations scales, destruction points are also divided into 10 Tiers."
"For better understandings, here's the list of the tiers, from ten to zero." John Cenny pressed something on the screen's side, and a list of power ranks begin to appear on the screen.
Tier 10: 0-200
Tier 9: 201-400
Tier 8: 401-800
Tier 7: 801-2999
Tier 6: 3000-6000
Tier 5: 6001-12000
Tier 4: 12001-39999
Tier 3: 40000-75000
Tier 2: 75000-150000
Tier 1: 150000-300000
Tier 0: 300000++
"Wait...Isn't that mean Inspector John Cenny's punch only placed at Tier 4? That powerful punch that can develop a shock wave merely at Tier 4? Furthermore, there is a lot of power range from Tier 4 to Tier 1!" Aby cried out in shock.
"This is only mediocre. Once you have seen enough of the world, you will realize that my power was not so exceptional." John Cenny smiled. He then clapped to gather attentions, "Aright, so, who's going to try it first?"
"Me!" To everyone's surprise, Kael as the person who is the lowest AP abruptly offering himself.
"This time, I won't interfere. I look forward to your entertainment!" Karen chuckled in a tinge of mocks.
Rolling his eyes, Kael was about to stand up when he hears a weak voice reached into his ears, "G-good luck!"
Slightly bewildered, Kael turned his head around, only to find Maya was shifting her head sideways as if embarrassed by something.
A glint of understanding immediately flashed across his eyes. With a nod, he muttered faintly, "Thank you."
He then advances silently toward the device while reminiscing his bitter training in the past. After learning his ability wasn't that dependable, Kael often carried out the exercise following the regulation of a figure he sees on the TV, Teacher Saitamonk.
By doing 100 Push-ups, 100 Sit-Ups, 100 Squats and a 10KM Run every day, he's confident that his current strength ought to surpass ordinary people.
Arriving at his destination, Kael took a deep breath before clenching his fist. After constructing a plan on his mind, Kael forwarded his left foot and launched his right fist toward the device. If there's an element that suitable for beating, it must be an Earth Elemental. Henceforth, just a second before the collision occurs, Kael used his Earth Element to cover his knuckle to reinforce the impact.
"Terrestrial Knuckle!"
*Bang*
The device only trembles a little, and the numbers popped out on the screen next second. Glancing at it, Kael's eyes widened.
"F-f-fuhahahah!!" After trying to so hard stifle her laugh, Karen can't take it anymore and immediately laughed out loud while clutching her stomach.
Hearing her laugh, Kael already knows what's on her mind.
'Fuck!' He couldn't help but cursed in his mind.
Across from him, a number 205 was displayed over the screen.
"Kael Lys, 205 Points, Tier 9 Destruction." John Cenny declared.
Shortly after, the other participants also underwent the exam and punched the same device. However, the result is unexpected as the person with the highest score was Maya, the timid girl. She scored an 834 which hundreds number ahead of Karen, the second-highest. This made Karen fuming and casting a piercing glare at Maya throughout the time.
"The next test will be endurance; now follow me." Following John Cenny, they were being led to the outside of a confined glass with narrow space.
"This confined glass has been reinforced by a gravity spell. So by the time you get in there, you'll feel a ton of weight dropping on you." John Cenny explained briskly before turning to the applicants, "So, who's going in first this time?"
"Me!" Aby yelled loudly.
"Aright, get inside." John Cenny orders while pointing at the confined glass with his chin.
Watching Aby walking as if on the catwalk, Kael subconsciously facepalmed himself. At this time, he suddenly hears a soft voice as feather tickling his ears, "Ummm...T-thank you for earlier."
Realizing it was Maya, Kael smiled back at her, "No biggie. I just can't stand how annoying she is. Anyway, your performance earlier is outstanding."
Tucking the strand of hair behind her ears, she smiled shyly, "Is that so?"
"Definitely, even I only scored 205 points." Kael laughs.
As he laughs, Kael's eyes fell upon the contained glass where Aby appears under immense pressure. His shoulders are slightly lowered, whereas his knees are shaking. Needless to think twice, it's obvious that Aby is currently resisting something.
Hauling his eyes over the screen, Kael proceeds to read the tiers list.
Tier 10: 30 Seconds
Tier 9: 1 Minute
Tier 8: 1 Minute 30 seconds
Tier 7: 2 Minutes
Tier 6: 2 Minutes 45 seconds
Tier 5: 3 Minutes 30 seconds
Tier 4: 4 Minutes 30 seconds
Tier 3: 6 Minutes
Tier 2: 8 Minutes
Tier 1: 10 Minutes
Tier 0: 20 Minutes
[Every ten seconds, the gravity will be amplified by half.]
Upon reading the last sentence, Kael subconsciously sucks a cold breath. Its merely on the first minute, but Kael watches Aby struggling badly. It's almost like he's going to collapse any time soon.
And Kael's predictions come true, Kael slowly watches the Aby's crumble at minute 1.
"Aby Gael, 1 Minute 1 second, Tier 9 Endurance." John Cenny declared and pressed a button in order to open the confined glass door.
Carrying Aby's weak body like a sack, John Canny puts him on the bench and resumed the test.
The following test was once again dominated by Karen, with the longest duration, 2 minutes. This makes Aby wanted to cry as his pride being a tough man crushed by a woman.
"Last, Kael Lys," John Cenny announced in which Kael immediately goes forward.
